Daily Update Newsletter

Port of Port Angeles approves contract for marine complex

Bid will replace timber framing, install steel piles

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS A temporary traffic light to contol one-way alternation traffic across the current U.S. 101 bridge over the Elwha River southwest of Port Angeles awaits activation on Wednesday in preparation for moving traffic to a new nearby Elwha bridge.

Temporary signal at Elwha River bridge

A temporary traffic signal will be placed at the U.S. Highway 101 bridge over the Elwha River until construction is completed on… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS A temporary traffic light to contol one-way alternation traffic across the current U.S. 101 bridge over the Elwha River southwest of Port Angeles awaits activation on Wednesday in preparation for moving traffic to a new nearby Elwha bridge.
Visitors at Hurricane Ridge enjoy the trails and sweeping views of Olympic National Park. Summer temperatures will remain in the mid- to upper 60s this week with a couple of showers in the forecast. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Summer in the park

Visitors at Hurricane Ridge enjoy the trails and sweeping views of Olympic National Park. Summer temperatures will remain in the mid- to upper 60s this… Continue reading

Visitors at Hurricane Ridge enjoy the trails and sweeping views of Olympic National Park. Summer temperatures will remain in the mid- to upper 60s this week with a couple of showers in the forecast. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam commissioner hopefuls share concerns, priorities at forum

District 2 candidates discuss housing, childcare as top issues

Makah Cultural and Research Center to celebrate 45th anniversary

The Makah Cultural and Research Center will celebrate its 45th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The annual celebration will… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Salmon berry season

when we go… Continue reading

Westside station removed from plan

Costs reduced from its $28M estimate

McKinley paper mill to lay off 193 employees

McKinley Paper Company plans to lay off 193 employees at its Port Angeles location on Aug. 25. McKinley Operations Director Isaac Rosas… Continue reading

Shellfish closure lifted at Oak Bay

Jefferson County Public Health has lifted its closure of shellfish harvesting from Oak Bay. The area had been closed to harvesting due… Continue reading

Gary Valencia of Port Angeles, right, tees off at the start of the 2023 Clallam County Amateur tournament last July at Peninsula Golf Club as Scott Hendricks, also of Port Angeles, awaits his turn. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

GOLF: Clallam Amateur registration open

Open to all amateur golfers, the 54-hole 2024 Clallam County Amateur Championship will be contested at Peninsula Golf Club, Sunland Golf & Country… Continue reading

Gary Valencia of Port Angeles, right, tees off at the start of the 2023 Clallam County Amateur tournament last July at Peninsula Golf Club as Scott Hendricks, also of Port Angeles, awaits his turn. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
A pitch, hit and run competition was held Monday at Civic Field in Port Angeles hosted by the Port Angeles Lefties. More than 50 kids from 7 to 14 years old, some from as far away as Seattle, competed for prizes and a chance to advance to state and regional competitions. Here, Jackson Carmichael, 8, of Port Angeles takes a mighty swing off a tee as Port Angeles Leftie Kosei Suzuki assists. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

CIVIC FIELD: Hit, pitch and run winners announced

More than 50 kids, some of them coming from as far away as Seattle, participated in a hit, pitch and run competition… Continue reading

A pitch, hit and run competition was held Monday at Civic Field in Port Angeles hosted by the Port Angeles Lefties. More than 50 kids from 7 to 14 years old, some from as far away as Seattle, competed for prizes and a chance to advance to state and regional competitions. Here, Jackson Carmichael, 8, of Port Angeles takes a mighty swing off a tee as Port Angeles Leftie Kosei Suzuki assists. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Lydia Madruga, left, and Judy Perry, both of Port Angeles, examine plants and flowers in the backyard garden of Lorenzo Portelli and Darlenme Sabo, a stop on Saturday’s Petals and Pathways garden tour. The event, hosted by the Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County, showcased a collection of private and public gardens in Port Angeles and served as a fundraiser for the Woodcock Demonstration Garden near Agnew and Master Gardener plots at the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port Angeles, as well as community outreach and education programs. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Garden tour

Lydia Madruga, left, and Judy Perry, both of Port Angeles, examine plants and flowers in the backyard garden of Lorenzo Portelli and Darlenme Sabo, a… Continue reading

Lydia Madruga, left, and Judy Perry, both of Port Angeles, examine plants and flowers in the backyard garden of Lorenzo Portelli and Darlenme Sabo, a stop on Saturday’s Petals and Pathways garden tour. The event, hosted by the Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County, showcased a collection of private and public gardens in Port Angeles and served as a fundraiser for the Woodcock Demonstration Garden near Agnew and Master Gardener plots at the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port Angeles, as well as community outreach and education programs. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Singer-songwriter Alice Howe with legendary rock bassist Freebo will perform at the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Saturday.

Alice Howe, Freebo to play at Palindrome in Port Townsend

Alice Howe, with bassist Freebo, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday the Palindrome at Eaglemount Winery and Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller… Continue reading

Singer-songwriter Alice Howe with legendary rock bassist Freebo will perform at the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Saturday.

Bayside Housing to take over Port Townsend shelter July 1

Jefferson County, service agency reach $350,000 agreement

Lino Rivera will perform at the Candlelight Concert series on Thursday in Port Townsend.

Candlelight Concerts series slated for Thursday in Port Townsend

Lino Rivera will perform at the Candlelight Concerts series at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor… Continue reading

Lino Rivera will perform at the Candlelight Concert series on Thursday in Port Townsend.
The Carpe Diem String Quartet, from left, Ariana Nelson, Korine Fujiwara, Marisa Ishikawa and Sam Weiser, will perform at Concerts in the Woods in Quilcene.

Carpe Diem String Quartet featured at Concerts in the Barn

The Carpe Diem String Quartet will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Concerts in the Barn, 7360 Center Road in Quilcene.… Continue reading

The Carpe Diem String Quartet, from left, Ariana Nelson, Korine Fujiwara, Marisa Ishikawa and Sam Weiser, will perform at Concerts in the Woods in Quilcene.

Clallam County Fire District 2 places two measures on ballot

Levy lid lift, EMS levy ‘a big ask,’ fire chief says

FUNKWAYS to host benefit concert Saturday

FUNKWAYS will perform a benefit concert for the Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation and the Surfrider Foundation at 7 p.m. Saturday.… Continue reading

Toga Hertzog, foreground, and Kevin Joyce of EnJoy Productions perform as part of the circus presented in conjunction with Hog Wild. (Olympic Medical Center Foundation)

Hog Wild event raises record funds for Olympic Medical Center Foundation

A unique circus without tents or animals delighted an audience of 250 who donated a record $91,100 to the Olympic Medical Center… Continue reading

Toga Hertzog, foreground, and Kevin Joyce of EnJoy Productions perform as part of the circus presented in conjunction with Hog Wild. (Olympic Medical Center Foundation)

Port Angeles to host webinar on short-term rental process

The city of Port Angeles will host a webinar on its new short-term lodging regulations at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Staff from the… Continue reading